Muslims in Senegal celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, in photos

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Dressed in white, Muslims in Senegal attend the annual festival commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, known as Mawlid. Similar celebrations took place elsewhere in the Muslim world.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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